Squash, acorn, baked

Acorn squash is a type of winter squash eaten as a vegetable. The figures here describe it baked, using information from published sources and calculations based on raw squash. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 13g per 100g, alongside 1.1g of protein and 0.1g of fat. It also contains potassium, at 440mg per 100g.

Carbohydrate provides energy for the body, while potassium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. Baked acorn squash has little fat or salt, and its saturated fat content is listed as trace. Added ingredients, such as butter, oil or salt, can change the energy, fat and salt content of a prepared dish. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.